Our Overhead Electric Utilities training course is regulation compliant, and our online version fulfills classroom training requirements.

During this training, we will be taking a look at proper grounding procedures; equipment you may work with or around when working on overhead electrical utilities, including cranes and bucket trucks; best practices for working safely on site; pole-top and tower-top rescue; and we will present some case studies that will help illustrate the topics in the training.

NOTE: This training is not intended as a competent climber/rescuer training.

This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required by OSHA.

Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, and local standards, this training encompasses the following laws and regulations:

•    29 CFR 1910.268 – Telecommunications
•    29 CFR 1910 Subpart R – Special Industries
•    29 CFR 1910.269 – Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
•    29 CFR 1926 Subpart V – Electric Power Transmission and Distribution
•    29 CFR 1926.964 – Overhead Lines and Live-line Barehand Work
•    29 CFR 1926 Subpart V App D – Methods of Inspecting and Testing Wood Poles
•    29 CFR 1926.957 – Live-line Tools

Course topics:

• Grounding
• Equipment
• Safe Operations
• Rescue

Approximately 240 minutes

The pass mark for this course is 80% and you will have 2 opportunities to complete the test.

There will be a certificate available to download and print upon completion of this course.